365 Movies: Persuasion Review

Persuasion stars Sally Hawkes and Rupert Penry Jones in 2007 adaptation of Jane Austen's novel of the same name. The film is about 27 year old Anne Elliot, who meets her lost love again after years of being forced apart. Anne was forced to leave a man she truly loved, because her family didn't like him. When the two reunite, Anne feels he despises her and the two seem more apart than ever before. I truly, love Jane Austen and this is just another fine example of her work. It's a simple, sweet, and endearing film, that is filled with love and second chances. I really thought that Sally and Rupert made a swell couple together and I greatly hope to see more movies of their's. A fine film with a marvelous set of actors.

Review for Tomorrow: The Last Picture Show

365 Movies: Happy Landing Review

Happy Landing stars Sonja Henie, Don Ameche, Cesar Romero, and Ethel Merman in this 1938 film. The film is about Duke Sargeant(Romero), a band leader and his manager Jimmy Hall(Ameche) who are scheduled to appear in Paris, when they have a delay with their plane and end up making a stop in Norway to fill up on gas. While there, a young girl hopes to meet the man of her dreams and when she meets Duke, her heart is set. Duke, the womanizer he is leads the girl on until Jimmy and him escape. Mixed emotions occur and Duke's womanizing ways come to an end, when a former flame returns to his life. The film was too long and much too bland to enjoy. Although cute, Sonja lacks any acting talent. She is wonderful on the ice but with acting, she just couldn't do it. It attempts to come off as a Busby Berkeley rip-off and fails terribly. Don Ameche is at his usual awesomeness but even he couldn't save this movie.

Review for Tomorrow: Persuasion(A Re-Watch!)

365 Movies: Our Dancing Daughters Review

Our Dancing Daughters stars Joan Crawford, Johnny Mack Brown, Anita Page, Dorothy Sebastian, Nils Asther, and Eddie Nugent in this 1928 silent film. The film is about twenty somethings enjoying their lifestyles but when love is thrown into the mix, hearts will be broken. Diana Medford(Crawford) is a fun loving free spirit, who enjoys life and the things it brings along. When Diana is at a party, she meets the wealthy and handsome Ben Blaine(Brown) and the two have an immediate attraction for one another. While Diana has her eye on Ben, Ben's eyes catch gold digging Ann(Page), who wants to snag the wealthy Ben. Thinking, that Diana is too much of a free spirit, he marries Ann instead, thinking she is a more stable girl. He is very off! Ann just wanted to be married to him for the money and her Mother helps to push her into a life filled with unhappiness. Ann goes into the situation as a bit of naive girl with her Mother controlling every situation. When she realizes, that Ben and his money isn't what makes her happy, it's too late and the film ends in tragedy for her. As many times, as I've seen this movie, I never grow tired of it. It's a film with much more depth than what it seems to present. I really prefer watching Joan in her younger years from the late 1920's to the early to mid 1930's. She excels amazingly in this film but someone snags the film away from her - Anita Page. At just 19 years old, Anita had an enormous amount of talent and she does wonderfully as Ann. I also love seeing Eddie Nugent. Seriously, I could watch a movie with just him and his silly expressions. He's so goofy!

Review for Tomorrow: Happy Landing

365 Movies: Operation Petticoat Review

Operation Petticoat stars Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O' Brien, Dina Merrill, Dick Sargent, and Arthur O' Connell in this 1959 film. The film is about Lt. Cmdr Matt T. Sherman(Grant) and the misadventures, he deals with on his submarine. First, he has to deal with the troublesome Lt. JG Nicholas Holden(Curtis) and then a group of women is brought on broad without his permission. With all of that going down, Sherman also has to deal with the fact, that his submarine is now a bright pink. It tries really hard to be funny but falls short. There were a few funny moments but overall, it was quite bland and far too long. Cary Grant is wonderful and all but this movie was a doozy.

Review for Tomorrow: Our Dancing Daughters(A Re-Watch!)

365 Movies: Come September Review

Come September stars Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida, Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin, and Walter Slezak in this 1961 film. The film is about wealthy Robert Talbot(Hudson) who goes to his villa in Italy every September on vacation. Robert wants to surprise his honey, so he comes to two months earlier. Only one problem, his supposed "devoted" and "loyal" servant Maurice(Slezak) has made the villa into a hotel, while Robert's away. Robert is fumed and angry with Maurice and wants him to leave. Another problem arises though, there are people staying at the villa and Maurice comes up with a bogus story about Robert being a little crazy. One of the guests, is a young college student, Sandy who tries to "help" Robert with his "problems". At first, Robert hates her and the rest of the girls but when more people invade his life, he grows a fondness for her. It's a delightfully fun movie and I could easily see myself watching this movie again. There was problem I had with it-Rock Hudson. To me, I think he was quite wooden and he was only good at playing the same type of roles from "Pillow Talk" to "Giant". I just feel he delivers the same thing, each and every time. As for the other actors, I adored them. Gina is always so lovely and she's exceptionally funny as well in this movie. And seriously, how much cuter could Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee get? Honestly, they were the best part of the movie, along with Gina. Walter was hilarious as the daffy servant. A good film that will have you smiling from all of the cuteness!

Review for Tomorrow: Operation Petticoat

365 Movies: Any Wednesday Review

Any Wednesday stars Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, Dean Jones, and Rosemary Murphy in this 1966 comedy. The film is about naive Ellen Gordon(Fonda) who gets herself mixed up with the charming and sophisticated John Cleves(Robards). At first, Ellen resists the charms of John but when he comes to visit her at the hospital, the walls between the two fall and the two have an affair. On the brink of loosing her apartment, John agrees to pay for her home but makes it business property. Cass Henderson(Jones) is looking to speak with John about a possible new job proposition and is told to go to Ellen's apartment, because hotels are booked. Cass has no idea that the apartment is Ellen's and doesn't realize, what kind of mess, he just got himself into. When Ellen and Cass meet, they are exactly close but gradually they fall in love with each other. Cass' personality differs greatly from John's. Cass is a driven and ambitious younger man, while John is an arrogant and full of himself older man. Ellen is in love with two different types of people and it's difficult for her choose, which man she loves. I adored this movie! Seriously, so cute! Each and every time, Dean came on the screen I was smiling. He has such a sweet and adorable personality in the movie. He's such a nice guy, who doesn't mean any harm, while Jason's John is the complete opposite. This was a much better movie than Period of Adjustment. I had only one problem with the movie, and that was Jane's over the top crying fits but other than that, this movie was a gem!

Review for Tomorrow: Come September

365 Movies: Period of Adjustment Review

Period of Adjustment stars Tony Franciosa, Jane Fonda, Jim Hutton, and Lois Nettleton in this 1962 film. The film is about newlywed couple Mr. and Mrs. Haverstick(Hutton and Fonda), whom after just hours of being married, get into an enormous fight that nearly ends their marriage. George, feeling locked up in his marriage goes to old pal Ralph Baitz(Franciosa) for some help. The only problem is, Ralph is on the verge of having a divorce for himself and his advice for the newlywed's, doesn't pan out too well at times. The film drags a lot and makes you wish that they cut a good portion of the film out. Jane Fonda can be a little over the top. There are a lot of characters, that are dis-likable in the film, from Tony's Ralph to Mabel Albertson's role as the whinny and nagging Mother-in-law. The film could have definitely been better with an extremely talented cast but it went nowhere with me.

Review for Tomorrow: Any Wednesday

365 Movies: The Thrill of it All Review

The Thrill of it All stars Doris Day, James Garner, Elliot Reid, and Arlene Francis in this 1963 comedy. The film is about housewife, Beverly Boyer(Day) who is offered to appear on a commercial. Her husband, Dr. Gerald Boyer(Garner) isn't at all pleased with her appearing on television and when she embarrasses herself, he feels that everything, then can go back to normal. Wrong, the people soak up her real and exuberant personality and they want to see more of her, which means less time for the couple to be together. With his wife's new career, Gerald and Beverly's love life is tossed on the back burner. Gerald hates not being the man of the house and not having his wife around anymore, so he plots revenge on her to get her back. He pretends to be a floozy drunk, who is having an affair, just to make his wife come back to him. It's a fun movie to watch but at times, it can be a little over the top. I did love seeing Doris and James together, and they were superbly adorable. I loved being able to see so many television stars from Arlene Francis, to Alice Pearce, to Elliot Reid, to Hayden Rorke. It was like tv heaven! I did think though, that Arlene was miscast in the movie. She looks far too old to be having a child.

Review for Tomorrow: Period of Adjustment

365 Movies: A Woman of Affairs Review

A Woman of Affairs stars Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Lewis Stone, Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Johnny Mack Brown, and Dorothy Sebastian in this 1928 silent film. The film is about Neville Holderness(Gilbert) and Diana Merrick's(Garbo) love affair and the unhappiness, that splits the two apart. When they want to marry, his father forbids his son to marry him and years later, feeling that Neville no longer loves her, Diana marries close companion, David Furness(Brown), whom has been in love with her since they were children. When tragedy strikes, Diana's life, Neville and Diana reunite again, only to torn apart again. Soon after, Neville marries a woman, whom his Father feels is more stable than Diana. Diana feels unloved and unappreciated from her ex-love to her brother, who believes she isn't worth much. This is a dynamite of a cast, seriously there are no bad performances whatsoever. I really believe this is Garbo's best movie, even better than Anna Karenina and Camille. She really slams the role with perfection and the magnetic chemistry between she and Gilbert is thrilling to watch. For a long time, this was a movie I would watch over and over again. I would play scenes over again because it was that good. Clarence Brown, the director of the film is a true genius and this isn't just one of his films that is good, he's a brilliant director. A thrilling and dramatic film, that deserves to be watched again and again!

Review for Tomorrow: The Thrill of it All

365 Movies: Cabin in the Sky Review

Cabin in the Sky stars Ethel Waters, Eddie Rochester, and Lena Horne in this 1943 film, directed by Vincente Minnelli. The film is about gambler Little Joe(Rochester) who tries to change his bad ways but when his troubles catch up to him, both the Angels and Demons try to win him over to their side. His good natured wife, Petunia(Waters) wants him to stay away from his gambling needs but the Angels and Demons keep things fiery. The Angels sent from heaven want Little Joe to change his ways and to be a good man but the Demons sent from hell, want him to continue his wicked ways. The Demons bring Georgia Brown(Horne) into the picture, to distract Little Joe away from Petunia. F0r a time, I didn't like Lena Horne. I didn't like Lena Horne for what reason, I don't know but after seeing her in this, I'm so pleased I was wrong about her. She was a sultry and brilliant actress. If Ethel Waters wasn't stealing the movie with her incredible acting and singing, Lena would be next in line for her excellent performance in this movie. I loved the storyline about a man, who had to choose between good and evil. It was an enjoyable and delightful film and I can not wait to see more of Lena Horne!

Review for Tomorrow: A Woman of Affairs(A Re-Watch!)

365 Movies: Fifth Avenue Girl Review

Fifth Avenue Girl stars Ginger Rogers, Walter Connolly, Tim Holt, and Verree Teasdale in this 1939 film. The film is about lonely and rich, Mr. Timothy Borden(Connolly), who is upset that his family basically ignores him on his birthday. While out and about, thinking of his troubles, he meets Mary Grey(Rogers), a girl who thinks very low of the rich. The two bond over their mutual dislike for how rich people and the two come up with a plan for his family to pay more attention to him. They devise a plan for Mary to pretend to be Tim's mistress, in order for his family to realize how much Tim means to them. Almost immediately, the family has a distaste for Mary except for the daughter of the family, Katherine, who thinks it's about time her father had some fun. It's a little known film but tons of fun to watch. I loved the friendship between Mr.Borden and Mary. At first, Mrs.Borden(Teasdale) can be a little over the top but in the end, you know she loves her husband. I know that the coupling between Rogers and Holt is lesser known but they were simply magical together. I loved the bickering scenes together and how in the end, they know they love each other. It's a sweet little film, that doesn't require an elaborate story line. It's simple and to the point, which is a nice change.

Review for Tomorrow: Cabin in the Sky

365 Movies: Destination Tokyo Review

Destination Tokyo stars Cary Grant, John Garfield, Dane Clark, Alan Hale, Robert Hutton, and William Prince in this 1943 film. The film is about a crew of men, who are sent to go to Tokyo to do a secret mission. Abroad a slew of different characters from newbie Tommy Adams(Hutton) to lady chaser, Wolf(Garfield). The guys have one mission on their minds and that's to complete the task, that was given to them. The guys each support one another and each stand by another, when dangers comes by. My favorite character had to have been Pills(Prince), not only because I adore William Prince but because his character seems to mature the most. He goes from a hot shot non believer, to a believer and into a stronger man. I loved the juicy role, that Prince was given because he nailed the role. Another favorite character was Alan Hale's Cookie, the cook. He had some very good comedic moments and seriously it's always good to see Hale. I really liked Garfield in this, I felt he played a character, that wasn't typical of him to play. Clark seemed to play more of a Garfield-type role. I loved seeing John Forsythe in the movie and he played the role excellently. It's a bit long but I did like it. I thought it was definitely action packed and I loved the brotherly love between the men.

Review for Tomorrow: Fifth Avenue Girl

365 Movies: Tony Rome Review

Tony Rome stars Frank Sinatra, Jill St.John, Richard Conte, Gena Rowlands, Simon Oakland, Sue Lyon, and Jeffrey Lynn in this 1967 film. The film is about PI Tony Rome, who is hired to take a drunken girl back to her home but ends getting more involved in the family's life than what was originally intended. He first tries to help the daughter find her missing pin, but once that occurs, he falls deeper and deeper into a chaotic mess. Not only is Tony dealing with the missing pin, but he has to solve a murder as well that relates to the family. Frank Sinatra embodies the character of Tony Rome and makes the film intriguing to watch. Jill St. John is a good vixen in the film and she's definitely one foxy looking lady! The overall story was well done and I enjoyed watching Jeffrey in this movie, even though his performance is short. Sue Lyon is very subtle and even though, she's a drunk in the movie, I thought she came off very innocent in her portrayal as Diana Pines, the daughter of the family, Rome is working with.

Review for Tomorrow: Destination Tokyo

Happy 101st Birthday to....

JEFFREY LYNN!!!!

I wanted to post this before I had to go to work today. It's so crazy to think, he would be 101 today. I hope he's partying it up in heaven! Haha, tonight I'm going to have a mini celebration in honor of his birthday. I'm going to watch Tony Rome, which I've never seen before and then either, before or after that, I'm watching his Murder She Wrote episode. Even though, I'll be at work for most of day, I'll be thinking about my favorite actor and his birthday!

Happy Birthday Jeffrey Lynn!!!!

February 16th 1909 - November 24th 1995

365 Movies: Alfie Review

Alfie stars Michael Caine and a slew of beauties in this 1966 British comedy. The film is about carefree playboy Alfie who mistreats all of the women he's with. While they are all tipsy in love with him, he pushes them aside and goes for another girl. He's a huuuuuge ladies man, who doesn't care too much for other's feelings until there is no one left. The film shows Alfie talking to the camera about the women, he's with and it shows the watcher, his very crude attitude. The movie has its moments of funny but there was quite a bit, of moments that seemed to be slow to me. I'm not saying that the movie was bad, but it was a tad slow for my taste. Michael Caine was marvelous as Alfie and I would much rather, watch this version than the remake of it.

Review for Tomorrow: Tony Rome

365 Movies: The Actress Review

The Actress stars Jean Simmons, Spencer Tracy, Teresa Wright, and Anthony Perkins in this 1953 drama. The film is about a 17 year old girl(Simmons) whose life dream is to become an actress. Her Father(Tracy) wants his daughter to grow up in a traditional manner and not be so dreamy-eyed about the world of acting. He's stubborn and very traditional, while his wife(Wright) wants her daughter to fulfill her dream, only without her father knowing. Its an everyday type of story, with real events and real people. There isn't any need for over the top acting but throughout the film, just simplicity through the acting. This movie was pre-Psycho and it gave me a chance to see him in something else. He was rather good in it and I'm glad, there was more to him than just that role. Jean Simmons was not only lovely but did well as the starry-eyed teen. I thought it was interesting to see, Teresa so frumpy and slouchy. They aged her up to play Simmons' Mother, when in actuality she was only 12 years older than her. There were some parts that seemed to drag but overall, it's a good little film.

Review for Tomorrow: Alfie

365 Movies: Yellow Sky Review

Yellow Sky stars Gregory Peck, Anne Baxter, and Richard Widmark in this 1948 film directed by one of my favorite directors- William A. Wellman. The film is about gang of rebels who hit up a ghost town, where they meet 'Mike', Constance Mae(Baxter) and her Grandfather who are very protective about their land and gold. The leader of the pack James 'Stretch' Dawson(Peck), soon grows a fondness for Mike but the gang aren't very pleased with his actions especially Dude(Widmark). The was such an excellent western, far better than I expected, with each actor delivering their best. The realistic performances from each actor was such a nice thing to see after what films, I've seen in the past few days. I'm not sure, if I said this before but Widmark is one of my favorite actors to play a villain. Watch him in "Kiss of Death"(1947) and he'll give you chills with his performance. He is phenomenal as a bad guy and this film shows just another example of why he's so good at playing bad. There were a few scenes in the movie, that were hard to watch because they were so realistic. The scene where Lengthy(John Russell) is trying to drown Bull Run(Robert Arthur) really freaked me out because it looked so incredibly real. I'm going to say it again, but this movie was excellent!

Review for Tomorrow: The Actress

365 Movies: Little Women Review

Little Women stars Katharine Hepburn, Joan Bennett, Douglass Montgomery, Frances Dee, Jean Parker, Spring Byington, and Henry Stephenson in this 1933 movie. The movie is about four sisters, who have to endure the struggles of poverty and life during the Civil War. Each sister is different from one another- youngest Beth is a shy music loving girl, while her elder sister Amy is a snobby know-it-all. Jo is a tomboy, rough type of girl, who doesn't wish to grow up and Meg is the eldest and tries her hardest to be the rock. As much as I try to like the story of "Little Women", I just can't. I really really hate it, and I hate the character of Jo and Amy. Both are so obnoxious and when I see the simplicity of Meg and Beth, I just like the latter more. Jo is too headstrong and things have to go her way and Amy is too prissy and too concerned with her own well-being. My favorite character is actually none of the sisters, it's Laurie. He's such a fun loving, happy go lucky guy, you really fall for him instantly. I also adore Mr.Laurence and his sweet actions toward Beth. The acting was superb in the film but I just don't like the movie or the book. No matter how many times or what versions I watch of this movie, I won't like it.

Review for Tomorrow: Yellow Sky

365 Movies: The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer Review

The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer stars Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Shirley Temple, Ray Collins, Rudy Vallee, and Johnny Sands in this 1947 film. The film is about bachelor Richard Nugent(Grant), whose whole intention in life is to be carefree but when Judge Margaret Turner(Loy) and her sister Susan interrupt his life, his life turned completely upside down. When Susan sees Richard, she immediately grows infatuated with him but the feeling is definitely not the same for him. Margaret and her Uncle Matt(Collins) come up with a plan for Richard to end Susan's crush on him. The plan is that Susan and Richard spend as much time together as they can and hoping with that idea, that the crush dies away. When I first saw this movie, I despised it... actually probably worse than despise. Anytime this movie was on, I would immediately change the channel but I've had a change of heart. The previous time, I had seen this, I also really couldn't stand Myrna Loy. Can you believe it? Me, disliking Myrna Loy? What a preposterous idea now after all, she's my favorite actress. I had thought she was snooty, and a better than everyone type of actress but I was greatly mistaken. Myrna Loy is such a superb actress and such a lovely lady. If I write anymore on her, I might make this entire post on her! Hahaha anyway.. onto the movie. Second time around, I loved it. I thought it was so funny and when the movie wasn't being stolen by Grant and Loy, it was stolen by Ray Collins. He was so hysterical, seriously that man had some of the funniest moments in the movie. I love his little wisecracks and the way, he stays cool while everyone else is heated. I'm glad, I gave this movie a second chance because I would have certainly been missing out, on such a grand comedy!

Review for Tomorrow: Little Women(A Re-Watch!)

365 Movies: Tonight and Every Night Review

Tonight and Every Night stars Rita Hayworth, Janet Blair, Lee Bowman, and Marc Platt in this 1945 movie. The movie is about theater that remains open during the London Blitz and they refuse to leave. Rosalind Bruce(Hayworth) and Judy Kane(Blair) are the two of the many actresses, who are determined to stay and entertain the soldiers. Tommy Lawson(Platt) soon joins the girls in the theater and while he falls for Rosalind, Judy's heart is breaking- she loves Tommy. Though, he wants her to feel the same way, Rosalind falls for Paul Lundy, a Squadron Leader(Bowman). It's difficult for Rosalind to deal with Paul because of the war going on. She in constantly worrying if he's okay and in the end, any fight that occurred between the two never mattered. This was a rather unexpected film for me. I was expecting it to be, a light-weight musical comedy but overall it had more depth and surrealism, than a lot of movies during the WWII period. This was my first chance, to Marc in a movie and I wasn't at all disappointed. His acting was very natural and real. I enjoyed it immensely watching him and Janet Blair together. They were wonderfully sweet together and the end scene with the two of them, is heart breaking. I admit fully, I teared up. This film also gave me the opportunity to see Lee Bowman and Rita Hayworth as a couple. They were previously in "Cover Girl" together but in the end, they didn't end up together. In this, they were matched perfectly together. They were so lovely to watch and I definitely consider Lee an underrated actor.

Review for Tomorrow: The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer(A Re-Watch!)

To the Stars that Hollywood never gave a chance to:

Hollywood makes the stars but some actors with the talent, sometimes never make it big. Here is just a small sampling of those particular actors. With the talent and the good looks, if Hollywood just gave them a break, then maybe they would be more well-known today and their memory wouldn't be forgotten. Of course, this is just a sampling of actors that are forgotten today. There are numerous actors and actresses out there, whose talents were lost and forgotten about, that I will write about in a future post.

Marc Platt -

Born: December 2nd 1913

Marc Platt was a gifted and an extremely talented dancer, who appeared in several well-known musicals but his career never made the jump up from side actor. While his dancing was memorable, his performances were usually overshadowed by the lack of air time he had. Marc Platt has appeared in such films as "Tonight and Every Night"(1945), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers(1954), and "Down to Earth"(1947). Platt was in the original Broadway production of "Oklahoma" as the Dream Curly but when the film was made in 1955, his role in the film was minimized drastically and he just appeared as 'dancer' in the film.


Patric Knowles-

Born: November 11th 1911
Death: December 23rd 1995


Patric Knowles was more well-known for playing Errol Flynn's sidekick than anything else but there was more to this actor, than being a sidekick. Patric appeared in several successful films such as "The Wolf Man"(1941), "How Green was My Valley"(1941), and "Kitty"(1945). With the acting abilities to put to shame many other actors, Knowles impressed in several films, such as "The Charge of the Light Brigade"(1936). Unlike the short career of Marc Platt, Knowles continued to work up until 1973 at the age of 62. His most successful years for acting was during the late 1930's and into the 1940's. By the 1950's, Knowles career was more onto television than where he got his big break in the movies.



Jeffrey Lynn

Born: February 16th 1909
Death: November 24th 1995


Jeffrey Lynn was so good at playing the good guy, he was usually stuck playing them. When he got the chance to play Kurt Franken, a nazi soldier in "Underground"(1941), it showed the audience that he could act and he was more versatile than once thought. When names were being passed around for the role of Ashley Wilkes in the epic hit, "Gone With the Wind"(1939), Lynn seemed to be a top runner but because of being rather unknown, they tossed him aside and gave the role to Leslie Howard, who felt that he was too old for the part. Just imagining, if he had gotten the role, he might be better remembered today. Aside from "Underground", Lynn excels in the "Four Daughters"(1938,1939, and 1941) films and makes any girl watching, fall for him. When Lynn went off to fight for his country, it seemed Hollywood forgot him and his chance at getting a juicy role was lost forever.



Phillip Reed

Born: March 25th 1908
Death: December 7th 1996


Phillip Reed was a character actor, who occasionally would get bigger role in his 32 years in the film and television industry. He was most notably known for playing the villain but in "The Last of the Mohicans"(1936), Reed played Uncas, a gentle and sweet Native American who steals the entire film away from Randolph Scott. His versatility was rarely shown but when you did get a chance to see it, you were immediately enthralled by his performance. Because of his dark looks, Reed often played characters of ethnicity such as his role as Uncas or his role as Red Hawk in "Davy Crockett, Indian Scott".




Because they never were able to have a chance at fame, I'm going to be one of the people to remember their legacies and to keep on watching their performances. True talent was in these four men but the opportunity to show it was never accomplished. So the next time, you are watching a movie and an actor comes on the screen and you are unfamiliar with them, do a little research and find out who they were. A little attention pressed upon them, when their performances are amazing, means a lot to the fans of them and probably would mean a lot to them too.

365 Movies: Foreign Correspondent Review

Foreign Correspondent stars Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall, and George Sanders in this 1940 film, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film is about a relatively unknown reporter John Jones(McCrea), who is thrust into a life that is filled with mystery and he tries to expose the truth without being caught. I found it extremely interesting to see, Sanders play the good guy in the film. After seeing him, play the cad for so long, it was nice to see a change of character. I also thought it was rather funny to see Edmund Gwenn as bit of a villain. I can only seem to picture him as Santa Claus! I did feel that the movie was a bit too long but it was a good suspense film. I've only seen about two of Day's movies, but I do look forward to seeing more of her movies. Marshall and McCrea were both superb in the roles as hero and villain.

Review for Tomorrow: Tonight and Every Night

365 Movies: Scarlet Dawn Review

Scarlet Dawn stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Nancy Carroll, and Lilyan Tashman in this 1932 drama. The film is about Russian officer Baron Nikita Krasnoff, who manages to escape from being killed with a servant played by Nancy Carroll. The two fall for each other but when Nikita has the chance to go back to his old living styles, he leaves her behind. Nikita realizes though, he truly loves her and he doesn't care what his or her status is. Even though, the movie is just an hour long, a lot happens! Their was definite chemistry between Doug and Nancy, and many of the scenes between the two, were quite steamy especially for a movie from 1932. I really felt that the scenery made you feel you were actually in Russia. Overall, I thought it was a pretty good film and just another fine example of how versatile an actor Doug Jr was.

Review for Tomorrow: Foreign Correspondent( I had the intention to watch this tonight but because of time, I'll be watching it tomorrow instead!)

365 Movies: Midnight Review

Midnight stars Claudette Colbert, Don Ameche, John Barrymore, Mary Astor, and Francis Lederer in this 1939 comedy, directed by Mitchell Leisen and a screenplay written by geniuses Charles Brackett and Billy Wilder. The film is about a penniless woman named Eve Peabody(Colbert), who with no money at all, she escapes to Paris hoping for a break. While out in the pouring rain, she meets taxi driver Tibor Czerny(Ameche), an exuberant and happy go lucky type fella, who wants to help Eve find a job. After several attempts of driving around, trying to find a job, Eve and Tibor split after Tibor suggests Eve come back to his place to sleep. Feeling she already owes him too much, Eve runs away from Tibor and slides right into a private music event. Through this, she meets some very wealthy and quite snobby people such as Helene Flammarion(Astor) who seems to be more enamored with Jacques Picot(Lederer), than her own husband Georges(Barrymore). Annoyed with his wife's attention on another man, Georges enlists Eve to distract Jacques away from his wife. But there's only one problem, Tibor is looking for her and he won't stop until he finds her. One of the reasons, I adore this movie so much is because of John Barrymore, Don Ameche, and Claudette Colbert. Without those three in this movie, it wouldn't be nearly as funny. The sparring between Ameche and Colbert is sweet and fun to watch. Barrymore is at his best and out of all the movies of his, that I've seen this is definitely his best and funniest! If you haven't seen this movie, go out now and buy it! You won't be disappointed... not one bit!

Review for Tomorrow: Scarlet Dawn

365 Movies: Moon Over Miami Review

Moon Over Miami stars Betty Grable, Don Ameche, Robert Cummings, Carole Landis, Charlotte Greenword, and Jack Haley in this 1941 musical. The film is about sisters Kay(Grable) and Barbara(Landis), who are looking for a rich husband for Kay, so they won't have to deal with being penniless any longer. Along for the ride, they bring their zany Aunt Susan(Greenword), who pretends to be Kay's maid, while younger sister Barbara pretends to be Kay's secretary. The three head down to Miami hoping that by pretending that Kay is rich, they'll get their hands on a rich man....... only thing is they get their hands on two men! The minute Jeff Boulton(Cummings) sees Kay, he falls head over heels for her, while his friend Phil O' Neil(Ameche) falls for her too. Problems arise though, when Kay realizes money isn't everything and that love overcomes her lust for money. This is by far one of my absolute favorite musicals! The entire cast is utter perfection and just watching this movie, makes me smile with glee. The film is simplistic without an ounce of being boring or dragging at any point. Cummings, Grable, and Ameche are soooooooo underrated and seeing the three of them together is utterly divine! I love the brotherly actions between Ameche and Cummings, it's so cute! The songs in the movie are very catchy and can easily get stuck in your head for days!

I mean really who wouldn't like having Don Ameche, on your one side and on your other side, Robert Cummings??? They sure were dishy looking men! :)

Review for Tomorrow: Midnight(A Re-Watch and one of my favorites!)

365 Movies: Meet Me After the Show Review

Meet Me After the Show stars Betty Grable, MacDonald Carey, Eddie Albert, Rory Calhoun, and Gwen Verdon in this 1951 musical. The film is about married couple- Delilah Lee(Grable) and Jeff Ames(Carey), who are working team. She's the star of the Broadway play, he's producing. While they seem to be happy, Delilah is quite fed up with following Jeff's every rule and when she catches her husband and a woman named Gloria Carstairs(Lois Andrews), who is backing the show kissing, she looses it. Delilah goes all out and pretends she has amnesia to give her husband a real good kick in the head. Now I have a huuuuuuuge weakness........ and it's Betty Grable! When I don't see her movies in a bit,I don't really think of her but when I see her in a movie, my love for her comes right on back. She's very entertaining to watch and this movie doesn't disappoint with the entertainment. Grable and Carey are so much fun to watch and the two have great chemistry. Eddie Albert is fabulous as always! The storyline is pretty easy to read and you can basically know what's going to happen but all in all, it's a delightfully sweet movie!

Review for Tomorrow: Moon Over Miami(A Re-Watch and I just can't get enough Grable!)

365 Movies: Pinky Review

Pinky stars Jeanne Crain, Ethel Waters, Ethel Barrymore, and William Lundigan in this 1949 film, that was directed by Elia Kazan.The film is about Pinky(Crain), a light skinned black woman, whom after some time in the North, returns back to her home in South. While in the North, Pinky feels she is treated just like everyone else because she never really reveals herself. When she returns back home, the realization of being just like everybody else is soon knocked off her radar. Racism is still around and when the townspeople find out who she really is, they don't treat her the way she should be treated. It's a very powerful and moving movie, that shows you just how disgusting racism is. It doesn't matter what sex, religion, or color you are, everyone needs to be treated with the same respect. This film shows the watcher, how cruel and ignorant people can be and what it can do to the person that is being attacked. It's a film that stands in line with other great films such as "Gentlemen's Agreement" and "To Kill a Mockingbird". This film and the two I just mentioned above are films, that make you reevaluate the way you think and the way you see others.

Review for Tomorrow: Meet Me After The Show

365 Movies: Lady for a Day Review

Lady for a Day stars May Robson, Warren William, Guy Kibbee, Ned Sparks, Glenda Farrell, and Jean Parker in this 1933 film directed by Frank Capra. The film is about apple seller, 'Apple Annie'(Robson) who writes to a daughter she has never met. In the letters, she writers of her wealthy and rich life, when in actuality, her life is quite the opposite. Gangster 'Dave the Dude'(William), sees 'Apple Annie' as his good luck and when he finds out about her misfortunes and that her daughter is coming to visit, he helps transform her from frumpy apple seller to an elegant and classy woman. This movie was so splendid to watch and seeing May in such a juicy role was so much fun to watch. May delivers the best and alongside her is the very underrated Warren William and Glenda Farrell. I really wish they were more well known today because their acting is so natural and great to watch. Throughout the film, you seem sympathize towards Apple Annie and the misfortunes, she deals with. Each actor in this movie plays their roles perfectly! I'm looking to seeing the re-make of this, which starred Bette Davis as Apple Annie and Glenn Ford as Dave the Dude.

Review for Tomorrow: Pinky

365 Movies: That Touch of Mink Review

That Touch of Mink stars Doris Day, Cary Grant, Gig Young, and Audrey Meadows in this 1962 comedy, directed by Delbert Mann. The film is about two opposites being attracted towards one another- Day plays Cathy Timberlake, a prim and proper woman, who is looking to be a happily married wife, when she meets Grant's Philip Shayne, a older but handsome wealthy man, who isn't in the least interested in marrying. The romance between the two happens very quickly but when Philip wants to go to the next level, Cathy isn't ready for it and it breaks them up quite a few times.The movie moves far too quickly in the beginning and then as the film progresses, it stalls several times. The chemistry between Day and Grant is non-existent but it's still fun to watch them together. The whole time while watching this movie, I kept going Rock Hudson and Tony Randall should be in this. I just think that this movie would have suited Hudson and Day more so, than Day and Grant. I wasn't a big fan of Young and I kept wanting Tony Randall to take his place. The role of Roger was so Tony Randall like, it was just a role he should have played.

Review for Tomorrow: Lady for a Day

365 Movies: I Love Melvin Review

I Love Melvin stars Donald O' Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Una Merkel, Richard Anderson, and Allyn Joslyn in this bland 1953 musical. The film is about young girl named Judy(Reynolds), who dreams of being a big star and having her name in lights. When Judy meets Melvin(O'Connor) a magazine photographer, who promises her those things, she feels her dreams are closer to her than they were before. I honestly didn't like this movie at all, not only was it quite bland and flaky but the songs were quite out of place. Reynolds and O'Connor, while great actors failed miserably in this musical and the two seemed more like brother and sister, than a couple. It was a musical that had the potential to be good, but just didn't come anywhere near it.

Review for Tomorrow: That Touch of Mink